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The Springboks catch their breath

Japan is no country for tired men

The World Cup warm-up between Japan and South Africa highlighted the importance of fitness and smart bench management at a tournament staged in punishing heat, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Posted in Jon Cardinelli, Top headlines | Tagged japan, jon cardinelli, Springboks, World Cup
Rassie Erasmus during a Bok training session

Rassie’s picks are bold and balanced

Rassie Erasmus could not have selected a much stronger 31-man squad for the World Cup in Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Posted in Jon Cardinelli, Springboks, Test Rugby, Top headlines, World Cup | Tagged 2019 World Cup, jon cardinelli, Rassie Erasmus, Springboks, Test Rugby, World Cup
RWC squad debate a sign of progress

RWC squad debate a sign of progress

The fact that Rassie Erasmus is spoiled for choice on the eve of the World Cup goes to show how far this Springbok side has come, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Posted in Jon Cardinelli, Top headlines | Tagged jon cardinelli, Springboks, World Cup
Snyman

How Rassie boosted Bok depth: Part 2

JON CARDINELLI looks at the forwards used by the Springboks since 2018 and why Rassie Erasmus faces a healthy selection headache ahead of the World Cup squad announcement.

Posted in Columns, Jon Cardinelli, Springboks, Top headlines | Tagged forwards, jon cardinelli, Springboks, squad, World Cup, world cup watch
RWC squad: Will Rassie balance the scales?

RWC squad: Will Rassie balance the scales?

JON CARDINELLI identifies the frontrunners for World Cup selection as well as the factors that could influence Rassie Erasmus’ thinking.

Posted in Jon Cardinelli, Top headlines | Tagged jon cardinelli, Springboks, World Cup, world cup watch
Rassie Erasmus during a Bok training session

Brains trust at heart of Bok success

Rassie Erasmus’ meticulous planning and attention to detail allowed the Springboks to tick all of the relevant boxes across an important Rugby Championship campaign, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Posted in Jon Cardinelli, Top headlines | Tagged jon cardinelli, Rugby Championship, Springboks, World Cup
Handré Pollard

Boks must kick on in buildup to RWC

Game management and goal-kicking will separate the top teams in the final round of the Rugby Championship and at the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Posted in Columns, Jon Cardinelli, Springboks, Top headlines | Tagged Column, jon cardinelli, Springboks
Bok B side has key role to play

Bok B side has key role to play

The Rugby Championship will reveal whether the Springboks have the strength in depth to be a force at the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Posted in Jon Cardinelli, Top headlines | Tagged Column, jon cardinelli, Springboks, world cup watch
Bulls surprise, Sharks disappoint

Bulls surprise, Sharks disappoint

The Vodacom Bulls showed signs of progress while the once-hyped Sharks were mercilessly exposed in the quarter-final matches staged in Australasia, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Posted in Jon Cardinelli | Tagged Bulls, jon cardinelli, sharks, Super Rugby
Handré Pollard

Boks still losing player tug of war

The decision to play and ultimately risk Handré Pollard this week is not in the Springboks’ World Cup interests, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Posted in Jon Cardinelli, Top headlines | Tagged Column, jon cardinelli, Springboks, Super Rugby
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